The Mars Report

In the first episode of a new JPL video series, we celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Opportunity rover, show you a recent panoramic view from the Curiosity rover, look at ice deposits spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and check out the latest test on the InSight lander, heading to the Red Planet in May 2018. The NASA Mars Report will bring you regular updates on Mars exploration.

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Opportunity Rover

NASA's longest running rover celebrated 14 years on Mars this month. Since 2004, it has traveled over 28 miles (45 km) and sent back more than 224,000 images. Now it's exploring Perseverance Valley, a channel likely carved by fluid.

Mars orbiters have observed channels from a distance since 1971. Opportunity is the first Mars mission to explore a channel up close.

Curiosity Rover

Curiosity continues trekking higher on Mt. Sharp, reaching "Vera Rubin Ridge." From the ridge Curiosity sent back this panoramic view. It spans more than 30 miles (48 km) and shows the route the rover has taken since 2012 and other features.